So Close

A couple of weeks, just before Xmas,

this Blackbird took me by surprise,

as he was so close to the house

 & remained so for quite awhile.

I was in the kitchen, oblivous at first of his presence.

I happened to stop what I was doing & he caught my attention.

Thought he may fly off as I continually stared out of the window,

 but he seemed determined to stay.

 Every now & then,

he hopped along the ground in search of insects & worms.

In fact, he stayed long enough for me to get my camera.
He certainly wasn't camera shy either.